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Released | September 22, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2017 | |||
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Sugarcane is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage. It was released on September 22, 2017, by Mavin Records and 323 Entertainment. The EP features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Spellz, Baby Fresh, Maleek Berry and P2J. It explores themes of love and was recorded in English and Yoruba. [1] Sugarcane was supported by the singles "All Over" and "Ma Lo". It was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. [2]
In an interview with The Fader magazine, Tiwa Savage said she did not have any plans to release Sugarcane. [3] However, she decided to put out the project after recording so much music for her next album. [3] Savage said she titled the EP Sugarcane because the songs sounded sweet to her. [3] The album explores themes relating to love, including the journey of wanting love, needing love, finding love, and giving love. [4] It is a mixture of Afropop, funk, house, pop, R&B and trap. [4]
The EP's title track "Sugarcane" is a tribute to a man with whom she has an admiration for. [5] Wilfred Okiche described the song as "fun, fast and filthy". [6] "All Over" depicts a sexually submissive woman; the song is composed of watered-down lyrics and evokes the need to dance. [5] [6] The highlife-inspired track "Ma Lo" is a torrid romance track. [7] [6] "Get it Now" has an African-infused homogenous sound. [8] The Bubblegum pop track "Me and You" features dembow rhythm and draws comparisons to Beyonce's "XO". [7] [9] The P2J-produced track "Hold Me Down" contains a Bollywood-inspired riff. [7]
The EP's lead single, "All Over", was released on April 2, 2017. [10] Debola Abimbolu of Native magazine said the song is essentially about Savage's romantic feelings and likened its hook to Kcee's "Tonight". [11] The music video for "All Over" was filmed in Miami by Patrick Elis. In it, Savage is seen wearing an Ankara print bikini. [11] In October 2017, Savage told Billboard magazine that the video was shot in four and a half hours. [12]
The Wizkid-assisted track "Ma Lo" was released on November 3, 2017, as the EP's second single. [13] Directed by Meji Alabi, the accompanying music video for "Ma Lo" was shot at the New Afrika Shrine. [14] A 40-second teaser clip preceded its release. [15] A Wizkid fan account shared behind-the-scenes clips of the video shoot on October 19, 2017. [16] "Ma Lo" won Best Collabo at The Headies 2018. [17]
On December 28, 2017, Savage released a colorful music video for the title track "Sugarcane", which was also directed by Meji Alabi. In the video, Savage dances against a colorful backdrop. [18] On February 22, 2018, Savage released the music video for "Get It Now", which depicts a romance between the singer and a gym trainer. [19] In March 2018, Savage released the Omarion-assisted remix of "Get It Now". [20] The song's music video was directed by Meji Alabi and released in April 2018. It was shot in a fast food restaurant and shows Savage and Omarion exchanging suggestive looks in the presence of their significant other. [21]
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Sugarcane received generally positive reviews from music critics. Jim Donnett of TooXclusive praised Savage's songwriting ability and said the EP embodies "traits of rawness and sincerity". [4] A writer for Pulse Nigeria called Sugarcane "less a collection of songs and more a documentation of feelings". [22] Reviewing for 360 Nobs, Wilfred Okiche said Savage "appears to have found her voice and niche" on Sugarcane. [6]
Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of Music in Africa described the EP as "an efficient package selling all that has put Tiwa Savage on top of the female pop pile: sex appeal, controlled R&B vocal styling and an ease with certain kinds of production." [5] In a review for OkayAfrica, Sabo Kpade commended Savage's songwriting efforts and said the EP has great replay value. [9] Edwin Okolo of Native magazine praised Savage for embracing Afropop and said the genre "is the undercurrent that runs through the entire EP". [7]
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
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2018 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Album of the Year | Nominated |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Sugarcane" | Tiwatope Savage | Spellz | 3:20 |
2. | "Get It Now" | Savage | P2J | 3:25 |
3. | "Me and You" | Savage | Maleek Berry | 3:03 |
4. | "Hold Me Down" | Savage | P2J | 3:14 |
5. | "All Over" | Savage | Baby Fresh | 3:31 |
6. | "Ma Lo" (featuring Wizkid and Spellz) |
| Spellz | 3:02 |
Total length: | 20:00 |
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Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
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Various | September 22, 2017 | CD, Digital download | Standard |
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